Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady UniversityStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Baton Rouge, LA. Operating on a semester system.

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Baton Rouge, LA
2K+ students
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Student guide · Fall 2026 - 8 Week First Session

The semester, explained for Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026 - 8 Week First Session
Campus terms
8
Local details
10

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 - 8 Week First Session runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

13 entries
  1. Fall 2026 - 8 Week First SessionFall 2026 Semester - 8 Week FirstRelevant now
  2. Fall 2026 Semester - 16 Week Session
  3. Fall 2026 - 8 Week Second SessionFall 2026 Semester - 8 Week Second
  4. Spring 2027 - 8 Week First SessionSpring 2027 Semester - 8 Week First
  5. Spring 2027 Semester - 16 Week Session
  6. Spring 2027 - 8 Week Second SessionSpring 2027 Semester - 8 Week Second
  7. Maymester 2027
  8. Summer 2027 - 10 Week Session
  9. Summer 2027 - 8 Week Session

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Campus language

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8 terms

C

Clinicals
The mandatory off-site hospital rotations and practical training shifts required for health science majors.

P

PTA Club
Physical Therapist Assistant Club, for students enrolled in the PTA program.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
SNA
Student Nurses Association, a professional organization for nursing students.
SOTA
Student Occupational Therapy Association, an organization for students in the OT program.

T

The Arts
The Arts Apartments at Bluebonnet Centre, the university's official off-campus housing partner for students.
The Bistro
The primary on-campus dining location situated within the Commons area.
The Mission
A shorthand reference to the university's Franciscan core values and service-learning requirements.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

10 details
Badging
The requirement to use a student ID card to scan into secure campus buildings and clinical sites.
FranU Alert
The emergency notification system that sends text and email updates regarding campus safety or closures.
franu_student_food_pantry
FranU Student Food Pantry
HPB
Health Professions Building, which houses clinical labs and specialized health program classrooms.
Moodle
The learning management system used by students to access course materials and submit assignments.
our_lady_of_the_lake_regional_medical_center_cafeteria
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center Cafeteria
Self-Service
The online portal used for course registration, checking grades, and managing financial aid.
SFH
St. Francis Hall, the main administrative and classroom building on campus.
The Commons
The central student hub containing the library, dining services, and student lounge areas.
The Wolf
The official student newsletter and digital news source for campus events.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 - 8 Week First Session runs Aug 17, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
8 approved campus terms and 10 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Baton Rouge for Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Baton Rouge.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,100

Cost of Living Index

94

Student Population

45,000

City Transportation

Walkability

40

Bikeability

47

Public Transit

Capital Area Transit System (CATS)

Nearest Airports

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa)

Avg Annual Temp

68.4°F

Avg Snowfall

0.1 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Student Overflow Parking

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Located near the O'Donovan Clinic as indicated on the campus map.

St. Francis Hall Parking

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Primary parking for the main administration and library building.

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Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

4 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Building Name

Capacity: 500

Room types: single, double, triple

Marian Hall

Capacity: 193

Room types: double

St. Francis Hall

Capacity: 140

Room types: double

St. Thomas More Hall

Capacity: 300

Room types: double

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@franu.edu

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